Question : ROB AT TRIVANDRUM-PETTAH LEVEL CROSSING



(a) whether the Government propose to construct a Road over bridge at Trivandrum- Pettah Railway Level Cross between Kochnveli-Trivandrum, in Trivandrum Division;

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said ROB is likely to be constructed ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )

(a): The Level Crossing No.578 at Km. 217/4-5 between Kochuveli and Trivandrum Central stations although qualifies for replacement by Road over/under bridge on cost sharing basis and the State Govt. has shown willingness to take up the work, but the firm proposal duly fulfilling all the preliminary pre-requisites has not yet been received as required under extant rules.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.